2. Open My Eyes, That I May See
Psalm 119:18

3. Principles of the Prayer
The Destructiveness of Ignorance
Ignorance is NOT bliss.
Hosea 4:6 – God’s people were destroyed because of ignorance.
2 Thessalonians 1:8 – God will punish those who do not know.

4. Principles of the Prayer
The Destructiveness of Ignorance
The Danger of Lacking a Desire to Know
The Psalmist’s strong desire for knowledge – Psalm 119:20
We must cultivate a desire for knowledge or we will never grow in it.
A lack of desire for understanding will result in an inability to understand – Matthew 13:13-15
Luke 8:18 – take heed how you hear!

5. Principles of the Prayer
The Destructiveness of Ignorance
The Danger of Lacking a Desire to Know
The Need to Accept the Discomfort of Reproof
Some remain ignorant because they are afraid of being told they are wrong, and of having to make corrections/changes.
Scripture is for reproof – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
God chastens us out of love – Proverbs 3:11-18

6. Open My Eyes, That I May See
My Own Sin
The Bible teaches we can, and must not sin – Romans 6:1; 1 John 3:9
However, sin still might creep in, and provisions are made for that – 1 John 2:1
When we don’t see our sin we can’t be justified – Luke 18:9-14
We need to examine ourselves – 2 Corinthians 13:5
Sins of ignorance make us guilty – Leviticus 4:13-14, 22-23

7. Open My Eyes, That I May See
My Own Sin
What Spiritual Improvements I Need to Make
God calls us to growth – 2 Peter 3:18 (knowledge); Ephesians 4:13 (stature of Christ)
Can I do more than what I am doing? – Romans 12:4-5
Can I do more with what God has given me? – Matthew 24:18, 27
What areas do I need to improve in? – Galatians 5:22-23

8. Open My Eyes, That I May See
My Own Sin
What Spiritual Improvements I Need to Make
How to Strengthen My Marriage
God designed marriage as permanent – Matthew 19:3-6
He hates divorce – Malachi 2:16
Marriage doesn’t just work, it takes work!
Be more like Christ? (Galatians 2:20); Recognize debt of love? (Romans 13:8-10); Humbly serve more? (Philippians 2:3-4); Communicate better? (James 1:19-20)

9. Open My Eyes, That I May See
Psalm 119:18